2024 Staff Accountant - Philadelphia

Novogradac & Company LLP

Mar 1

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Accounting & Tax
Philadelphia

AI generated summary

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, up to 1 year of public accounting experience or 1-3 years in internal accounting, ability to take or have passed CPA exam sections, strong understanding of accounting and tax rules, exceptional communication skills, ability to work accurately and efficiently, collaborate with teammates and clients, proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing tools, maintain professionalism, meet Firm deadlines, contribute ideas, willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel.
Perform tax and audit engagements for clients, identify potential issues, conduct research and analysis, develop client relationships, and assist with various projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance
Up to 1 year of experience in public accounting or 1-3 years of experience in an internal accounting role and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience
Ability to sit for the CPA exam or passed sections of the CPA exam is a plus
Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through
Ability to work under close supervision and accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word & Excel) and report writing tools
Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients
Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
Ability to contribute ideas and add value to designated team
Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required

Responsibilities

Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by your Supervisor or Manager
Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements
Conduct business-specific research – gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations to principals and partners
Develop effective client relationships through professionalism and follow-through
Other duties and projects as assigned

FAQs

What are the responsibilities of a Staff Accountant at Novogradac & Company LLP?

The Staff Accountant will complete a variety of tax, audit, and other assignments as designated by the Supervisor or Manager.

Is remote or hybrid work arrangements possible for this position?

Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Candidates can discuss available options with their recruiter.

Is the Staff Accountant position based in Philadelphia?

Yes, the position is for a Staff Accountant in Philadelphia.

Novogradac & Company LLP

Accounting

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1989

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Novogradac is among the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms with more than 25 offices nationwide. The firm is a nationally recognized leader in real estate and community development, and is one of the fastest growing accounting firms in the nation. Our clients represent a range of industries with a major emphasis in the real estate sector. We provide publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services, and we work extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, opportunity zones and renewable energy fields. Novogradac has earned the Great Place to Work certification and is recognized on two MOVE Project lists: Best Firms for Equity Leadership and Best CPA Firms for Women. Novogradac is also a two-time recipient of the Handshake Early Talent Award. Novogradac offers opportunities to explore a variety of areas within the accounting, valuation and consulting fields while developing expertise in the fast-growing real estate industry. To see current job openings, visit our career page here: https://www.novoco.com/careers. We provide first-class service to our clients while supporting the work-life balance needs of our staff. Many Novogradac professionals thrive with flexible schedules and hybrid or remote work arrangements. Novogradac sponsors national affordable housing, renewable energy and community development conferences with hundreds of the industry's leading experts and participants. Because of their industry expertise, our partners are frequently invited to speak at seminars and conferences throughout the country.